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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967/02/27-Agenda-Pre-Council MINUTES PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE February 27, 1967 Present Late Absent 1 . Barr 7. Shannon (Item 2) 9. Jones (Present at regular 7 . Kemble 8. Hoover (Item 5) meeting) J. Stovall 4 , E,,,le 5" Hamm 6 Deen I t e m _ Follow-Up I , Contracts for Water & Sewer Service with the City MAN of Ed,.oliff Village (M&C C-895` Councilman Stovall asked if the City will receive ntoro' or less money under the new contract. The Water Director replied that le: money will be received in total. There were no further questions, and at the regular aneeting M&C C-89'; was approved unanimously. ' Upstream Drainage from Hodge Station Storm Drain System (M&C C-893) and Changd Order for 33rd St. Widening and Drainage Improvement (M&C C-894) Councilman Eagle asked when Kimbo Street will be improved. The City Man.:i;er replied that it is not in the 1967 program, but that improvements to the drainage along Beach Street are in the current year program. He ,;aid that a coordinated improvement of Beach Street with ' ILultom City should be done first, which probably will be in 1968„ He said that the matter is being discussed with Haltom city, but that the share of costs and assessments ails; not been finally resolved. Councilman Hamm asked whether the contractor is DICK - have Hardy check paving required to resurface the streets (T_!rminal Road, Odom requirements in contract, and Riad, and Old Denton Road) under which the water line to that paving is suitably repaired . Mark IV area is now being laid. The Water Director replied that he was not sure -what the contrac calls for, halt it normally requires the street surface -.o be pu back in comparable condition. Councilman Hamm saki that the street; should be made serviceable or the City wil . he criticized, particularly because paving of other sec- Lions of Odum and Old Denton Roads to high standards is planned. The City Manager said that he will see that the surface is adequately repaired. At the regular meeting; M&C°s C-893 and C-894 were approved unanimously without further comment. 3. Collard Street Widening and Paving (IR #1148 GENE - draft memo to PW to Study and M&C G-1048) and report on drainage conditiun by draft IR., There were no question, on this item at the Pre- F COUncil Conference. At the regular meeting, a continued hearing on this matter was conducted. The Chef Engineer of the Public Warks Department reported on the project, including the comment that this street was one of those specified in the 19!15 bond election and scheduled in the 1967 CIP. He said tkiar many requests for repair of this street have been re- ceived in the past. He said the complaints included dust, dr:aiiia,,e, and holes in l hrj street. Mr. Ross Jones, independent .appraiser retained by the City to determine benefits to adjacent properties, re- poi-ted that ti:c properties adjacent to Coiiard Street will he enhanced by at least the amount of rhe proposed assess- ments, except for tWO proljcrties named in IR #1148 which he ri.:rx)rted will not be buneLitted , lie said that the benefi! s art *_.ter control of grades, ac�cessabiltty, traffic, and dust . Mr. Howard Hildreth, representing Allied Iron Works, said that there will be no parking allowed next to Allied ., Iron Works, which will be a hindrance rather than a benefit to his business. He said that his company does not benefit f the radius of the scret- intersection, because this is wh, re a retaining wall i:: constructed and no access wii 1 be taken to the street ., Following further discussion, a motion was approved by the Council (Mayor Barr voting NQ) to exemp> 140 feet of the 245 feet to be assessed, in return for an agreement from Allied Iron Works that no access would be taken to the street by the retaining wall. Mr. Bob Maddox, Attorney representing Mr. B. Y. Storey and about ten other property owners on Collard Street, made a lengthy report, claiming that there is little if any bene- fit to the adjacent properties by chis proposed project. He made a particular point of the condition of storm drainage facilities in the area. Mr. Bill Covington, owner of the bowling =tiley ort Gullard Street, said that the drainage is bad and that he knows of no dust complaint!-, Li the paste Mr. Bill Kuykendall reported that flooding is tad in this area. A motion by Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman liouver, to delete the pr,)ject waas defeated by a vote of 3 to e ( iian non, Hoover and Jones voting YES) A motion by Co+.ncilman Hamm seconded by Councilman; Junes, to check and correct the drat nage in the area, par- ticularly under the railroad, prior to the paving project, was approved unanimously. A motion by Councilman Hamm, seconded by Councilman. Shannon, to continue indefinite"1 y the hearing on the asses.�- mvnt paving, of Collard Street was approved (Mayor Barr voting 140�l� - - --- - - - - !,. Engineering or Tl(-act, m Field Runway Extension NAN (M&C C-89/) Councilman Shannon .inked how mucic the FAA can help t h. c i !.v in designing the runway. The City Manager said it thr FAA must approve a master plan and will advise on runway requirements, but that the City does the dcsihn de- i_ail on all runway extensions, Councilwoman Deen asked how long tt will lake to build a runway extension to 7 ,000 feet. T?ae City Manager d the design will take sev< nal mon-1,s and the construc°- ,t,n L,ix months to a year. He said al-''t, that it is not kni>wn how much time will be taken for FAA to approve match- ing; funds, su that it is difficult to estimate the total timet required. Councilman Shannon asked how much money is allocated for this runway extension. The City Manager reported that $b00,000 is allocated in the CIF. There were no further question., , and at the regular meeting :yt C C-b97 was approved unanimously ---- - ,..3- �. Purchase of Morco Aviation by Southwest Airmotive NAN Company (M&C C-898) Councilman Hamm asked what physical improvements South- west Airmotive agreed to when it came to Meacham Field.. The City Manager replied that the company agreed to provide a new Lank farm, renovation of a hangar, and building new T-hangars. Councilman Hamm asked how business at the T-hangars is. 'i17e City Manager replied that he believes they are full, lit! :.aid Southwe t Airmotive i:; considering building more T-h angars, a:, well as targe hangars, lit. said also that a new hangar is being considered near the Sid Richardson hangar. Councilman Hamm asked if gasoline prices can be con- trolled with only one operator. The City Manager said that the City ha,-, a veto power on the price of gasoline. Council- aan Hamm a •ked if the City can a�'just the flowage fee. The C, y Manager replied that Lhe present Meacham Field gasoline price is competitive, and that cutting the City flowage fee will only be a sift to the operator. Councilman Hamm :,aid that ince one firm is bankrupt, ank! one merging, that something must be wrung at Meacham FLtid. The City Manager said that Southwest Airmotive is very optimistic about the future of Meacham Field, and wants to oarticipate in it. Councilman Stovall asked what is the completion date on the office building at Meacham Field. The City Manager reporred that it is one calendar year for construction, or completion in February 1968. There were no further questions, and at the regular Meeting M&C C-898 was approved unanimously. 6. Condemnation Request - Site for Relocation NAN of Fire Station No. 21 (M&C L-1642) The City Manager reported that this relocation is to replace the station at Berry and University. He said the prosent site is now being advertised for sale, and that it is anticipated that a good price will be received for the land because of its good commercial location. Councilman Hoover asked if the new site can be pur- chased or must be condemned. Me City Manager said that condemnation is required and recommended, because the price is in disagreement and also rhe heirs on this undeveloped property are not in agreement ou disposLtion of the property, Councilman Shannon asked if a mini,w m price has been es.at, l i^hed on the present Station 21 site. The City Manager _..Aid that a minimum price of $31,500 has been established, He said that the present site is bad because it is on a highly congested corner. He said the new site will still provide good fire protection on the southwest side, and that. it will save a whole fire company, or $80,000 annually, by transferring existing companies to new locations. There were no further questions, and at the regular meeting M&C L-1642 was approved unanimously. i. 114A uction in Telephone Rates DICK draft reply The City Manager read a letter just received from Mr. Joe Chowning, Di:strict Manager of Southwestern Bell 'CL-lephoneCompany, reporting that on March 1, 190 there will be a redULtion in certain telephone rates, because of tine accuptance of thu Princess telephone - - -4- .d� .m, Traffic Safety Statistics - January, 1967 NAN (IR #1146) There were no questions on this matter. 9. Zoning Ordinance Changes ROY - make sure advertisint; is complete. Councilman Hamm asked what the status is of the zoning Study Committee report, and Zoning Commission action. DICK - have reminder and ma- M1a vor Barr reported that the 'Zoning Commission has contin- terials on zoning changes to ued its hearings on the zoning changes until March 9. Ile: Council on 3/1/67. said that he would like to have the report soon so that the present Council could act on it before it leaves office. Councilman Hamm strongly stated that this Council should act on the matter. Councilman Hoover said that the public should not. be cue off from commenting on the changes. Councilman Hamm asked about the status of the Growth ' Fort Worth Cormiittee report. He suggested that the City '_•lanagur call and find out. The City Manager said he would call and find out, if he could. lie reported that the Chairman of the committee has not replied to an earlier letter requesting information on the committee's progress. Mayor Barr said that the Zoning Commission Chairman has told him he hopes to wrap up the zoning change report at the March 9 hearing. Councilman Hamm said he thinks that the Council ;should hurry up the report. He said he is not trying to say how the report should come to the. Council, but he thinks this Council should act on it . He asked when the last day is the Council can act on it. He suggested the Council ! lhould go ahead and meet with the Zoning Commission and Plan- ning staff to get background on the changes. Councilman Hoover repeated that he doesn't want the ► ( port before the Zoning Commission is finished with its work. The City Attorney reported that the Council can set a hearing date on the changes, and get a final report in the meantime. He said that March 20 is the earliest date the Council could set the hearing, because of a 15 day notice being required. Cunt( '.lman Hamm said he would like to make a motion at the regular meeting to set the hearing on March 20. At the regilar meeting, Councilman Hamm made such a motion. Councilrtsn Hoover paid that the Council shouldn't choke off people who wane to study and talk on it , Councilman S1►,t:anon said he also was opposed unless the Council would have all recommendations by then. Mayor Barr reported that the public has been notified .,yesterday) of the substance of the changes recommended, and lie commended the Zoning Coan►ission for its action on the mat- ter to date. The motion to set the March 20 Council hearing on zoning changes was approved unanimously. ?. Peat Moss for Park Department NAN Councilman Eagle commented that the letter from the Park & Recreation Director dated February 24, 1967 reports tlsat the bid of Goldthwaite's of Texas for Colby peat moss dces not meet specifications, and that the Board requests Council reconsideration of its award to Goldthwaite's. • -5- At the regular meeting, the City Council reconsidered it:; previous action and approved the bid of Fafard, Inc, for 600 bales of Canadian peat moss, per specifications. 11. Library Bids for Control Truck McMA,HAN - draft reply to reporting Council action. Councilman Hamm said, in response to the copy of a letter dated February 22, 1967 to the City Manager from C. E. Morris, of the International Harvester Company, that the Council had acted at the request of the Library Board to take the second low bid for a control truck. There was no further discussion of the matter.